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B177 AHM

1985 Mercedes 307

White Diesel 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,825 mi
Last recorded48,825 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1985 Mercedes 307149,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB177 AHM
MakeMercedes
Model307
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,398cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 48,825 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,818 miles

body outriggers rusty condition

Fail 15 May 2013 48,806 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT DISCS POOR CONDITION

LISTING TO O/S/ INDICATING POSSIBLE WEAK SPRING

PASSENGER SEAT LOOSE

Pass 16 Jul 2008 48,113 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 48,113 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 47,790 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 47,790 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust poor

play in rear wheelbearings

Pass 29 Jul 2006 47,436 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrsion forming on bolk head

How Reliable is the Mercedes 307?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

61.0%
Pass Rate
1,311
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 121
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58
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B177 AHM is a 1985 Mercedes 307 in White with a 2,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes 307 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 149,588 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes 307 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B177 AHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 307 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 41 years old, this Mercedes 307 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B177 AHM registered?

B177 AHM is a 1985 Mercedes 307, first registered on 31 October 1985.

Is B177 AHM safe to buy?

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